Gordon Visuals

UI/UX Designer with a passion for user-centered design | Crafting seamless digital experiences | Turning ideas into intuitive products |

[Gordon Visuals @_Gordonski]

@principaldc99 I'm curious to know. If the team line up is leaked does that stop you from doing what you were supposed to do on pitch?

[Gordon Visuals @_Gordonski]

@Mikeliberation Exactly the same thing that happened to a friend last month. Na only 1 person fall victim by sending 30k to the idiot

[TobyWrites @tobyasky]

One of my pastors use to say something back in the day.

He will say that “you are the answer to some people’s prayers”.

He uses this analogy about a man praying in a church, for God to give him some big contracts, like 100 billion naira, etc.

Then, here comes another man, who was screaming on top of his voice, totally opposite of the first man, his prayer point was for God to give him 50k maybe to pay his son’s fees.

The first man cannot concentrate on his prayers because the second guy’s voice is too loud. He then went to meet him that;

“take this 150k, it’s for your son’s fees for 3 terms. Can you go home so I can focus on my prayers”.

The analogy is funny but it just explains the fact that everyone got a problem, although, different sizes. That being said, you can be the answer to another man’s prayers.

[Gordon Visuals @_Gordonski]

@Letter_to_Jack With SLTV you can watch all the football matches including some interesting movie channels with just 5k subscription a month. F*ck DStv

[designwithkingsley @desgnwitkinsley]

Below is a typical UX/Product Design interview flow

(recruiter call → hiring manager → portfolio deep dive → exercise/panel → final) and the 20 most common questions you will hear across those stages, plus exactly what people are listening for.

I’m pulling this from common industry patterns and question sets used in UX interviews and portfolio presentations.

Stage 1...
Recruiter Screen (15–30 mins)

Goal: “Is this person a match on basics?”
Recruiters are not judging your design talent deeply yet.

They are checking: fit, communication, scope, level, salary, and storytelling.

1) “Walk me through your background.”

What they are looking for
A clean story arc: what you have been doing → what you are best at → what you want next
Signals you can talk to stakeholders without rambling

Whether your experience matches the role level (junior vs mid vs senior)

Strong answer sounds like

“I design end-to-end experiences, and I’m strongest at turning messy problems into clear flows. My recent work focused on X domain, and I’m now looking for Y type of product + team.”

2) “Why this company?”

What they’re looking for
Did you do basic research?
Are you genuinely interested, or just applying everywhere?

Do you understand the company’s product/users?

Green flags
You mention a real product moment: “I noticed…” + “I love to help improve…”

3) “What kind of UX/UI work do you do best?” or sometimes they will be like are you stronger in UX or UI?

What they are looking for
Clarity on your strengths (systems? interaction? research? product strategy?)
Whether you match the gaps on the team

Red flag
“I can do everything” with no proof.

4) “Tell me about a project you are proud of.”

What they are looking for
Can you summarize a case study in 2 minutes
Your role vs team role (ownership clarity).

Impact awareness

5) “What are your salary expectations and availability?” (if the salary was not listed)

What they are looking for
Range maturity (not “anything”)
Timeline clarity (notice period, relocation, etc.)

Pro move
Give a range and say it depends on scope/level/benefits.

Stage 2...

Hiring Manager 1:1 (30–45 mins)

Goal: “Can I trust this person to own problems and deliver outcomes?”
This is where they start judging your judgment, not just output.

6) “Tell me about a product problem you solved end-to-end.”

What I’m listening for
How you define the problem (signals product thinking)
Constraints you worked with (time, tech, stakeholders)
How you chose what to do first (prioritization)

7) “How do you define success for a design?”

What I’m listening for
You connect UX to business and user outcomes
You mention measurable signals (conversion, activation, retention, support tickets, time-on-task, error rate)

Red flag
Only talking about “looks clean” or “users liked it.”

8) “How do you work with PMs and engineers?”

What I’m listening for
Collaboration rhythm (check-ins, handoff, constraints)
How you handle disagreements
Whether you treat dev as partners, not blockers

9) “Tell me about a time you disagreed with a stakeholder.”

What I’m listening for
How you push back or everything is a yes for you.
How you use evidence (research, metrics, usability findings)
Maturity and calm under pressure

10) “What’s your design process?”

What I’m listening for
A flexible process that adapts to constraints
Research → ideation → prototyping → testing → iteration (doesn’t have to be perfect, but must be logical) from my personal experience we don't follow this process as it is most times. So be raw.
Many interview guides group questions exactly like this: process, technical UX, working style, and “curveballs.”

Stage 3..
Portfolio Deep Dive / Case Study Presentation (45–60 mins)

Goal: “Can this person think clearly, make tradeoffs, and ship?”
This is the biggest round for many companies. Portfolio presentation expectations are very consistent: your role, your process, and your decisions (not a Figma tour).

11) “Set the scene: what was the problem and why did it matter?”

What I’m listening for
Crisp problem framing
Business context (why now?)
User pain (what was broken?)

12) “What exactly was your role and what did you own?”

What I’m listening for
Ownership clarity (research, IA, UI, testing, strategy, facilitation)
How you collaborated (PM, dev, research, data)

Red flag
“We did…” for everything. Focus more on your input to the design even if you worked on the project with other designers. What they are gauging here is your thought process. Are you a problem solver or just a Figma designer?

13) “What constraints did you face and how did you work around them?”

What I’m listening for
Real-world maturity: deadlines, legacy tech, legal, stakeholder opinions, limited research access

How you still delivered a good outcome

14) “Walk me through your key design decisions.”

What I’m listening for
You can explain why, not just what

You show alternatives and tradeoffs
You can defend your work without being defensive

15) “What was the outcome and what would you do differently?”

What I’m listening for
You measured something (or explain what you would measure)

Honest reflection
Iteration mindset
These “outcome/what would you do differently” questions are extremely common in portfolio reviews.

Stage 4
Exercise / Whiteboard / Product Critique (30–60 mins) ( Some companies don't do this anymore)

Goal: “How do you think on your feet?”
Not looking for perfection. We are looking for structure, assumptions, and how you communicate. Product critique rounds are common because they test your ability to spot issues, explain why, and propose improvements. Always think out loud during this exercise.

16) “Critique this product screen/flow.”

What I’m listening for
You start with: user goal → context → friction → hypothesis
You prioritize the biggest issues
You propose realistic improvements (not fantasy features)

17) “Design a solution for X in 45 minutes.”
What I’m listening for

Clarifying questions first

A simple flow

Tradeoffs + constraints
A plan to validate (what research/test next)

18) “How would you approach research here if we had only 5 days?”

What I’m listening for
Scrappy research maturity: guerrilla testing, intercepts, support tickets, analytics, quick interviews

Ability to reduce scope

Stage 5....
Cross-Functional Panel (PM, Eng, Design) (45–90 mins)

Goal: “Would we enjoy working with this person under pressure?”
Teams use this round to assess collaboration and communication, often through a panel presentation + Q&A.

19) “How do you handle conflicting feedback from PM and engineering?”

What I’m listening for
You don’t melt down or become rigid
You align on goals, constraints, and evidence
You propose options and guide decisions

20) “Tell me about a time you influenced without authority.”

What I’m listening for
Leadership behaviours: facilitation, alignment, storytelling, bringing evidence, proposing tradeoffs

You can move work forward even when you are not “the boss”

Final Stage...
Leadership / Bar Raiser / Culture (30–45 mins)

Not always a “new set of questions.” Often it’s:
One more deep dive into judgment and communication
“Would I trust you with a big ambiguous problem?”

Common topics:
Mentorship/leadership (if senior)
Values and working style
Handling ambiguity and pressure

What recruiters + hiring managers are really looking for (honest list)

Recruiter screen:
“Can you communicate and fit the basics?”

Clear story
Right experience level
Role match
Professional communication
Reasonable salary alignment

Hiring manager:
“Can I trust your judgment?”

Problem framing
Prioritization
Tradeoffs
Stakeholder management
Working with engineers

Portfolio round:
“Do you have a real impact or just a usual fine @figma UI?”

Role clarity
Decision-making
Evidence (research/metrics)
Iteration and outcomes

Exercise/panel:
“How do you think live?”

Structure
Assumptions
Communication
Collaboration energy

What I got from over 10 different hiring managers I interviewed with in the past 3 years.

The exact kind of performance that makes a hiring team say YES, and it’s consistent across strong UX hiring loops:

We hired them because:
They framed problems like a product person.
They didn’t jump into UI. They started with: users, goals, constraints, success metrics.

Their portfolio showed decisions, not Figma screenshots.
They explained tradeoffs, what they removed, what they validated, and why. That’s rare.

They were painfully clear about their role.
No vague “we.” It was always: “I owned X, partnered with Y, aligned with Z.”

They handled pushback very well.
When challenged, they didn’t get defensive. They asked questions, offered options, and used evidence.

They understood shipping reality.
They designed within constraints, involved engineering early, and made pragmatic calls.

They communicated like a human.
No heavy jargon. Simple language. Clean logic. We could imagine them presenting to execs.

GoodLuck on your next interview....

And if you find this helpful, please follow me for more. Cheers

[SMALLIE @the_smallie]

This gym bro said he has never been happy before.

Speed asked what can make him happy

He said $10k

Speed said he will give him $1k

He said No, that speed should do $5k

My country people, I never see where dem de price happiness before for my life. 😂😂

[Gordon Visuals @_Gordonski]

@Blue_Footy Bayern Munich employed Kompany after getting Burnley relegated and he's doing good so what's Mikel saying?

[Mr Bayo @mrbayoa1]

This is my general observation not for you.
I don’t think betting is as hard as we make it seem. Have y’all ever printed your bank statement to see how much you spent on betting in 2025? How many slips are you playing daily or weekly? How many odds are you actually winning? If you play 5 codes every day, how many odds are you winning to offset the balance? 98% of the time, you’re at a loss. Greed, indiscipline, addiction, and senseless calculations are the real reasons we blame betting. Betting is trying your luck, just like everything else in life, business, investments. Just don’t be foolish.

[Gordon Visuals @_Gordonski]

@mrbayoa1 You said it the way it is. Indiscipline in gambling is where the problems lies. It's not a must to bet on games everyday and don't bet with money you'll find it hard to replace.

[Gordon Visuals @_Gordonski]

@Khanstillday Very foolish guy 😂

[Arojinle @arojinle1]

Bro to bro: Do these and you may not need any sex-booster or whatever name they give it.

Your first round is not your best round. Many men judge themselves by their first round but this is tantamount to underestimating oneself. If your first round lasts for 3-5 minutes, your second round can last 10-15 minutes. If your first round surpasses 7 minutes, you should be able to go for 25-30 minutes in your second round. So, if you've only been doing one round, you've been under representing yourself.

Slow down. If you rush in, you may rush out. Give enough time to foreplay. Don't be in a haste to penetrate. Penetration is not all there is to sex.

Eat well and exercise. When you eat balanced diet and exercise well, you body will have the nutrients to make all that is needed for your body to function well. It will benefit you in the bedroom and outside it.

Strengthen your pelvic floor with Kegel exercises. These simple squeezes (like stopping urine mid-flow) build control over ejaculation and can help you last longer naturally. Many bros see real improvements in stamina and performance with consistent practice.

Prioritize good sleep every night. Quality rest keeps your testosterone levels up, boosts energy, and supports better performance overall. Not sleeping reduces the levels of your hormones and stamina, so aim for 7-8 hours to stay sharp in bed.

Manage stress and chill out. Anxiety or daily pressure can kill your drive. When life is hard, your johns may go soft. Relaxing through deep breathing reduces that mental block and lets you perform at your best without forcing it.

[Elvis Tunde @Tunnykvng]

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[SCOTT BOLSHEVIK @scottbolshevik]

No group celebrates Western citizenship like Nigerians. They make a spectacle of it and you’d think escaping home is the dream.

Is Nigeria really that unlivable?

[Gordon Visuals @_Gordonski]

@GodfreyChi64406 @davido Ture ni yaya toure kor

[Gordon Visuals @_Gordonski]

I wanted to traced him through those Numbers but my mum never allowed me to avoid them coming back

[Gordon Visuals @_Gordonski]

This is literally funny to me cause this same scenario happened to me in 2012 when armed robbers came to our compound, rob everyone and went away with our phones.

The following day I started calling my own number, it kept ringing till he picked and told me..

[O.L.Ó.Y.È ■ @stilldey4u]

You stole someone's phone while they were sleeping. You still left the phone on.

They kept calling the phone until you picked. They begged you to please return the phone, and you said they would settle you first.

"How much?"
You said, "50k."

They said they didn't have money and asked whether you'd collect "Opueh?" You said yes!

You still had the audacity to show up to collect "opueh" for a phone you stole. Now, you're in trouble.

This happened in Ikotun, Lagos.

[Gordon Visuals @_Gordonski]

I should stop calling the phone that he wants to use it with the line.

After 5 days I went and retrieved the line and people he's been using my line to communicate started calling me.

[Peter Obi @PeterObi]

Certainly, no disrespect intended in my goodwill Message to His Royal Majesty.

I felicitated with my dear elder brother, the newly crowned, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja.

I have read the concerns of those aggrieved by what they considered improper addressing.

I respect protocol and authority, and I try, as much as possible, to adhere to them. However, those who follow me would have noticed that I often prefer to use the expression “my dear elder brother” when addressing individuals especially close to me and for whom I have tremendous respect. I always refer to His Royal Majesty Igwe Alfred Achebe, Obi of Onitsha, as my very dear elder brother in the same affectionate manner.

In matters of wrongdoing, motive is important. I assure all that my words were borne out of untrammelled goodwill. -PO

[Gordon Visuals @_Gordonski]

@Teeniiola This is one of Ruth descendants but be like this Na pro max

[Joseph Brendan @Joe_brendan_]

The reason I HATE weed and I campaign against weed with all my strength is this

My Two best friends growing up lost their paths because they started smoking weed

One of them went from weed to SK, to Rochi, to Trams, to Crack. And today he is a shadow of himself.

his dad saw me at the UN Building in Abuja some years ago and almost shed a tear explaining my friend to me.

It hurts me till today knowing fully well that these dudes were smart as hell and we all had dreams. But it all got shattered from the first weed they smoked

Yes, there are those who smoke weed and end up well. But what's the ratio? Compared to those who don't end up well but addicted and ruined?

When they started, I told them that weed itself is not the evil. The evil is who the weed will make them mix with. That's it. Weed made them keep the company they wouldn't have kept on a normal day and it affected their way of thinking in the long run.

If you're raising a child in a poor or middle income environment, do one thing. Make them nerdy. Nerds easily make it out successful